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Cake Basket
Cake Basket

Cake Basket

Silversmith (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Date1758
Object NameCake Basket
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: width 28.5cm × length 35.5 × height 29cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1995 with assistance from the National Art Collections Fund and the National Fund for Acquisitions.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationOn Display - Gallery 06
Object numberABDAG008889
Keywords
About MeThe cake basket with its pierced scroll design and finely worked pattern of scrolls, flowers, foliage and stylised sea shells illustrates Dempster's craftsmanship and technical skills. The hinged handle arches from the mouths of two mythological creatures - a striking example of ornate silver work when many goldsmiths confined themselves to working with plainer, unadorned shapes. These baskets are relatively rare, and were used for serving cake, sweetmeats or fruit, as newer varieties were introduced during the 18th century.


More About Me
This silver basket for serving cakes has a pierced design that provides a glimpse of the delicious goodies inside!
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